The Impaired Files #7: Sexuality in Film w/ Alexandra Almeida

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The title alone proves why we cannot be taken serious. Fun little episode where we talk the biggest news in gaming, there is a dating simulator coming where you can and hold yourselves ladies and gents for this one, date the one and only Colonel Sanders.
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The ladies talk about Nikki Minaj retiring, the new iPhone, and other great things like the fact that Brad chose the regular chicken sandwich over the spicy chicken sandwich at Popeyes.
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Our second review for Foreign Language Film Month as we discuss 1988's "Grave of the Fireflies." Leah Byrnes discusses with us this very sad film.
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Nerrrrrrrrddddddddd newwwwwwwsssssssss of the week! Joker takes the golden lion and did y'all see the new Doctor Sleep trailer? HOLY CRAP!
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I think you know exactly what you are getting yourself into when you listen to this show, but just in case you don't know.... Luis talks about a lot of things but offers some non spoiler thoughts on IT Chapter 2 and we indulge in some life talk/nonsense.
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The door is closed on the spider but don't worry Raul and Brad are here to pitch the next Spidey movie!
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This episode has some heavy video game movie discussion but Nintendo Direct discussions are ahead as we give our thoughts on the stuff announced!
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Fellow podcaster Colton joins me to talk about his life and everything in between!
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We kick off Foreign Language Film Month with our first film from Italy, Mamma Roma (1962)! Listen to Raul and Brad give their thoughts on an incredible piece of Italian Neorealist cinema!
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We'reeeeeeeeeeee backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk! Switch or Switch Lite? The heat is terrible. Luis is beautiful.
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For the first time on this podcast, we revisit a film we already reviewed on EPISODE 2! Brad reviews IT CHAPTER 1 for the first time but Raúl reviews it for the second time!
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Hey MON listen to this episode right here as we talk Telltale coming back KINDA.
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Chicken sandwich battles and great entertaining talk from The Ladies of Nerd Corps!
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Brad returns this week to read 4 posts from one of his favorite reddit pages r/Glitch_In_The_Matrix which describes itself as "Eye-witness event(s) that cannot be explained with critical thinking" Enjoy!

Brad and I review Moonlight to celebrate the casting of Mahershala Ali as Blade!
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LOTS OF D23 NEWS! Joker has a HARD R RATING? This and more on a long nerd news episode!
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Raul and Brad hit up a movie to review on this fine Saturday! We talk about Ralph Breaks the Internet and tell you all why it is a better film than Incredibles 2!
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Alex the resident artist of our family here joins us to talk about Sony buying Insomniac Games and other great news!!!
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The final review of VIEWER'S CHOICE MONTH IS HERE! We reviewed Congo for your listening pleasure! It has been a fun month but it is time to get ready for September's adventure!
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In a new episode of the NERD NEWWWWWWWWWSSSSSSSSSS of the week we talk about the reports of a Ewan McGregor Obi Wan series coming to Disney+, box office, report and the rest of the juicy findings of this week!
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Brad's back this week with another episode of Unstructured. This time, he's bringing back a little taste of The Germ Show and talking about Stupid in the News...even including an article from Florida. Enjoy!

Raul and Brad return this week to talk about the need to know nerd news including The Hunt being cancelled, more actors are staying for the Venom sequel, and how horrible Raul is at figuring out box office numbers.

Raul and Brad along with the return of guest/co-host Shayne "xSrK" Kelly review Jonah Hill's directorial debut film about growing up in the skater culture, "mid90s".
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Raul and Brad return this week with more nerd news with stories featured including It 2's runtime, Black Adam's filming schedule, and James Wan's next project. Check out our new site, www.thenerdcorps.com!

Another week, another news episode. Listen to Raul and Brad chat about Venom 2 Director Rumors, Mad Max's new director choices, the Joker going for awards gold, and Batman's cinematographer being announced.
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Raul and Brad discuss and review the leading debut film of Brie Larson, "Short Term 12".
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Raul and Brad return with another week of the nerd news you need. Topics included the SDCC schedule of events, as always the box office report, Netflix slashing costs, and the casting of The Little Mermaid live action movie.

In this episode Raul sits down with Lauren Milici, the author of "Final Girl". You can buy the book right here https://www.biglucks.com/store/lauren-milici-emily-oneill.
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Raul and Brad are back with their first review of Quentin Tarantino month featuring "Inglourious Basterds". It's bloody, it's crazy, it's epic, it's a damn great film. P.S. Never have a rendezvous in a basement.

Another week, another episode of the Nerd News is up for your awaiting ear drums. Raul and Brad discuss Daisy Ridley's comments on the end of the Skywalker series, Paul Rudd's casting in Ghost Busters, and Joaquin Phoenix's "Joker" making the festival rounds.

A special treat this week since many uploads were missed. The usually exclusive Patreon Mini Pod Episode is now available to everyone (just for this week). You get to hear our stories of Sonic fanboys harassing Brad online and Raul getting Spiderman: Far from Home spoiled...we also give our review of Robert Rodriguez's "Once Upon A Time In Mexico".

Raul and Brad return with that weekly nerd news you need to know. Will Venom and Spidey be in the same movie? Robert Pattinson as the next Bond? Tune in for the discussion.
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This week I am joined by my wonderful friend Michelle Scarpa-Turk of the band Megawave to talk about her passion for music, social issues, and what drives her to keep doing all these things!Join our official Facebook group for nerd discussions! www.facebook.com/groups/thenerdcorps
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Raul, Ashley, and Brad return this week with more gaming news including the future of Pokemon, Shenmue 3, and EA's continued "lootbox" troubles.
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The Ladies are back this week to discuss the importance of Self Care. Treat yo self boo.
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Raul and Brad return with another review for Robert Rodriguez month. This time it's on the 2007 Grindhouse horror, sci-fi "Planet Terror". Take a listen to our reviews. They...never miss.
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Raul and Brad return this week to bring you news you nerds need! They break down the Shazam 2 start of filming, how Dark Phoenix was supposed to end, and the possible over-excitement that is surrounding the future Dune movie. Also, a short and sweet review of the movie Cosmopolis. Enjoy and as always, Pledge to Nerd!
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Raul and Brad are joined by Jason Inman to talk about his new book Super Soldiers - A Salute to the Comic Book Heroes and Villains Who Fought for their Country.
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Raul and Brad are back for another review. This week they cover El Mariachi, the directorial debut of Robert Rodriguez. Enjoy!
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The Nerds are back with another week of news stories including WB not making an appearance in Hall H and Swamp Thing being cancelled after one season.
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The Nerds return with another review, discussing the New-noir film "Good Time".
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Raul and Brad return for the first movie review of Robert Rodriguez month...Sin City!
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This week I do things a little different by sitting down and having a conversation on sex in film with past guest, Alex Almeida!
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Raul and Brad are back to discuss Disney's growing live action catalog that's out to consume children's minds and adult's wallets.
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The nerds are back this week with the news nerds need to know. We discuss the Dark Phoenix reshoots, the New Mutants delay, Keanu Reeves possibly becoming a part of the Marvel Universe, and more.
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The nerds are back to bring you that Rim of the World review! Check out the movie on Netflix.
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The Weebs return to discuss the Sonic the Movie delay, the Akira live action film, and even more anime news.
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